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CMS Jumbo tapes - Does it really matter which brand?

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From: ben elliston
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1993 16:21

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 > CMS recommends certain tapes for it's drives.  Does it
 > REALLY matter, or is
 > it an "I'll scratch your back" arrangement?

It's more than that.  From what I can see, using any other tape will void the warranty!  (My blue card with the tape models listed on it says so).

Definitely an "I'll scratch your back" arrangement. :-)

Cheers, Ben

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